Lan Anh, an accountant living in District 3, HCM City, is over-worked as the Lunar Year draws to a close.

There is plenty of optimism in the hospitality market this year underpinned by very strong international arrivals growth, according to a recent survey by a real estate consulting firm specialising in the sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese labourers, especially skilled labourers, are expected to get more opportunities to work abroad this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Highlands city of Da Lat – often referred to as “the city of thousand flowers” – is well into its busiest days of the year, harvesting flowers for the upcoming Tet holiday.

 The V. League is again facing a crisis with FLC Thanh Hoa president threatening to walk out with his team if the eight-match ban against captain Pape Omar Faye is not revoked.

 At least 39 people were killed and 50 injured on Saturday night when nine coaches of a passenger train derailed in eastern India in the latest disaster to hit the vast and accident-prone state railways,

The second week-long Hoi An International Food Festival will take place from March 20 with the participation of 12 international chefs showcasing their countries’ culinary specialties made with herbs and ingredients from Hoi An.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Music Copyright Protection Centre collected VND72 billion (US$3.2 million) in royalties last year for registered composers and songwriters, an increase of 7 per cent over last year.  

 Peach flowers, orchid flowers, yellow apricot blossom and pomelos are among hot items at busy Tet (Lunar New Year festival) markets in Ha Noi.

 A fishing vessel with five fishermen on board in distress was rescued by British Innovator on January 22 after having a breakdown, around 282 nautical miles offshore Quy Nhon beach.

Commuters can now plan their routes to avoid getting stuck in HCM City’s congestion hotspots as the city’s Transport Department has announced the launch of a digital traffic app aimed at informing commuters of traffic congestion.

Visitors to Hoc Mon District in Ho Chi Minh City will see colourful flower gardens fully prepared now that the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays will come in a week.

Quang An flower market on Au Co street in Tay Ho, Hanoi, in recent days has been overcrowded with customers who come to buy beautiful flowers or bonsais to welcome Lunar New Year.

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam, most of the mineral reserves have not had received assessments on economic efficiency, or have had vague assessments. 

 Vietnam will meet Hong Kong in group 2’s first round of the Davis Cup, Asia-Oceania zone, on February 3 in HCM City’s Phu Tho tennis club.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi FC continued to prove their strength after beating HCM City 3-1 in the fourth round of the V.League 1 at the Thong Nhat Stadium yesterday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Loose quality management and high prices prevent many citizens from accessing safe food as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Comedian Truong Giang took home four prizes at the 22nd annual Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) Awards ceremony at the HCM City Television Theatre.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national Muay Thai team will gather early next month to prepare for international tournaments in 2017.

Where will you go during this Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays in Vietnam? Following are some suggestions if you wish to relax or explore Vietnam with family and friends.